After about 400 uses the plastic starts to look really bad no matter what I clean it with. Any Recommendations? Is Glass an option?
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Soaking overnight is not recommended. The book that comes with the blender says "do not soak the jar in any liquid for an extended period of time."
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If you are blending ice frequently, the hazing or fog look may be the result of micro abrasions caused by the ice. Also, please be sure you never use a sponge with any abrasive side to it, as it can scratch the jar. Note that the haze will not affect the integrity of the jar. You can always try the 50/50 vinegar/water solution to see if it improves things, however, if it doesn't help after one time, then chalk it up to the micro abrasions dulling the inner surface. You do not want to make it a habit of leaving water in your jar as it may shorten the life of the jar bearing (also be sure to shake off any water from the bottom if you store it upside down so there is no water sitting there as well). If you are blending ice frequently, the hazing or fog look may be the result of micro abrasions caused by the ice. Also, please be sure you never use a sponge with any abrasive side to it, as it can scratch the jar. Note that the haze will not affect the integrity of the jar. You can always try the 50/50 vinegar/water solution to see if it improves things, however, if it doesn't help after one time, then chalk it up to the micro abrasions dulling the inner surface. You do not want to make it a habit of leaving water in your jar as it may shorten the life of the jar bearing (also be sure to... » Read More If you are blending ice frequently, the hazing or fog look may be the result of micro abrasions caused by the ice. Also, please be sure you never use a sponge with any abrasive side to it, as it can scratch the jar. Note that the haze will not affect the integrity of the jar. You can always try the 50/50 vinegar/water solution to see if it improves things, however, if it doesn't help after one time, then chalk it up to the micro abrasions dulling the inner surface. You do not want to make it a habit of leaving water in your jar as it may shorten the life of the jar bearing (also be sure to shake off any water from the bottom if you store it upside down so there is no water sitting there as well). « Show Less
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Glass is not an option with this manufacturer. My favoring remedy is soaking overnight with a 50/50 white vinegar / water.
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Hand washing is definitely the way to go. It will pit the metal and rust in spots if you go the dishwasher route.
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I've had mine for two years and regularly wash it in the dishwasher. However, the chrome around the lid is separating from the plastic creating a very sharp edge....I have cut my lip on it several times. I think this is probably due to the dishwasher.
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when you first get it just make sure to rinse it out. that would be the only time you will get that plastic taste to it. but after you rinse it out i havent gotten any plastic taste. sorry for the delay
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Very well! And i just run hot water through it and polish with a soft cloth. I just googled cleaning options. There are other ways, but that was the easiest way i found.
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Use baking soda and hot, hot water. Let it sit for 10 minutes or so and then rinse with warm water afterwards.Will be good as new. I use mine for Iced tea and can get quite awful looking if not cleaned thoroughly.
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This one is also plastic, I just used it yesterday. Hot water with palmolive cleans it. Cleans like any other plastic, the spout is hard to get at to clean because it's a small chamber (like a wide straw), you need a skinny sponge or a thin brush to clean it
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I am currently trying bleach and water. I have had this for a very long time and the bottle has become dingy. Looks like maybe mold. So I bought the newer version but the bottle leaks so we use it outside. Hope the bleach works to remove the brown dingy stuff from the inside.
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I have put the glass insert and plastic lid/bottom in the dishwasher, which came out great. I wash the outer plastic shell by hand because it might discolor in the dishwasher.
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I had the same problem. The plastic seems too thick, what I did was, I shaved the thickness away with a razor, it is not the best solution but it works !
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My surface was a rock fountain so I just made sure it was clean from dust and debris...if you are using plastic I might think about sanding it a bit?.....
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Plastic or wood. Never use metal. And when cleaning just use a soft sponge. Never use the abrasive side.
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Beware, use soft cloth! We just used an ex dishrag and the plastic(?) screen has lots of little scratches all over which are visible using the black light.
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The most I've had to do is soak it in soapy water over night, then use a sponge to clean it. Forget the foil!!
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The surface is glass so it seems to be very easy to clean. Just use a clean cloth with a bit of glass cleaner would seem enough. You cannot immerse it.
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I just rinse mine off - don't want to risk white paint coming off thru an entire wash cycle in the dishwasher. It's just cheap plastic.
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Mine doesnt have any smell at all i would try cleaning it with dreft stain remover. As weird as it sounds it is a really good cleaner for stenches (cant say ive ever tried it on that smell) or exchange it. I bet it warmed up somewhere that caused the plastic to smell that way.